The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 11,510 kilometers (7,152 miles / 6,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Santiago, it's 16:20 in Tanga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,426 feet between the two airports. Tanga Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.